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WU56 WLE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 91,925 miles

Nearside outer side skirt is lose

Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,498 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE OUT OF SHAPE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL MARKED IN CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE OUT OF SHAPE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,598 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,411 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WU56 WLE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU56 WLE registered?

WU56 WLE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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